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The BAVIrtual Command Course is intended to give those looking to achieve promotion to Captain an introduction to the knowledge and standards required of a BAVirtual Captain. It should be used in conjunction with the other material available such as the BAV Policy document and Operations Manuals.
All BAVirtual Captains are expected to have a good general level of aviation knowledge as well as good knowledge of BAVirtual policies, processes, software and Operations Manuals, in particular the use of Merlin and Parts A, B and C.
This course consists of a series of short self-study modules intended to help guide you in your study of the Operations Manuals themselves, combined with a short practical course of Command Line Training and a final Command Check, usually with a management pilot or nominated Training Captain. The command training and check are normally conducted using shared cockpit technology and multi-crew SOPs.
Good luck achieving the coveted four stripes!
To gain access to the Command Course, once you have met the pre-requisites for promotion (150 hours, 100 sectors and 12 months continuous service), please submit a support ticket to Flight Operations at https://support.bavirtual.co.uk.
The All Weather Operations Course is designed to provide the candidate with an understanding of how to operate safely in conditions of both low visibility and cold weather. It provides the foundation of generic knowledge required to operate Category 2 and Category 3 instrument approaches.
Topics covered include Low Visibility approaches and takeoffs, recognition of and operational procedures to be taken in icing conditions, meteorology, approach aids and the effect of equipment and system failures on LV operations.
This course supersedes the previous Winter Refreshers.